TROUBLESHOOTING

Sometimes a simple operational error or a mistake in the wiring can appear to be a problem with the unit. Before having the unit serviced, refer to the troubleshooting chart below.

Symptom

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

The compact disc does not play

The volume control is turned

Turn up the volume control.

when inserted into the unit.

down.

 

 

 

 

 

The power connections are not

Check the +12V and ground

 

wired correctly.

connections.

 

 

 

No sound is coming out.

The speaker code connection is

Check the connection of the

 

incomplete.

speaker code, and press the

 

 

ON/OFF button.

 

 

 

No power.

The vehicle ignition is switched

Switch the ignition to the "ON"

 

off.

or "ACC" position.

 

 

 

 

The fuse is blown.

Replace the fuse with another

 

 

15A fuse.

 

 

 

The unit does not work properly

The microcomputer has been

Eject the disc, then insert it

(Eject, Load, Play).

affected by electrical noise.

again.

 

 

 

The sound from the CD player

The road surface is rough.

Wait for the road surface to

skips.

 

improve before playing a disc.

 

 

 

 

The unit is not mounted

Install the unit securely.

 

securely.

 

 

 

 

 

The disc is defective.

Try another disc. If it plays

 

 

properly, the first disc may be

 

 

defective.

 

 

 

 

The disc is dirty.

Clean the disc as explained on

 

 

pages 3-4.

 

 

 

No radio reception.

The antenna cable is not

Insert the antenna cable firmly

 

connected.

into the antenna jack on the

 

 

unit.

 

 

 

The radio does not stop on any

The signals are weak.

Select a station using manual

stations when automatic tuning

 

tuning.

is used.

 

 

 

 

 

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